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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V51 FTTMOT history

V51 FTT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

V51 FTT silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2024
Mileage
88,424 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 FTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 FTT was last recorded at 88,424 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,423 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,424 miles
  • 2022 – 87,858 miles
  • 2020 – 87,105 miles
  • 2019 – 85,133 miles
  • 2018 – 83,680 miles
  • 2017 – 82,327 miles
  • 2016 – 80,507 miles
  • 2015 – 79,640 miles
  • 2014 – 77,624 miles
  • 2013 – 74,067 miles
  • 2012 – 71,490 miles
  • 2011 – 66,929 miles
  • 2010 – 60,520 miles
  • 2009 – 57,364 miles
  • 2008 – 52,532 miles
  • 2007 – 44,003 miles
  • 2006 – 38,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,424 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,424 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,424 miles
    Test number
    189940352502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,423 miles (+565)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,423 miles
    Test number
    816783969005
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass87,858 miles (+753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    669777259493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass87,105 miles (+1,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,105 miles
    Test number
    263369836736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass85,133 miles (+1,453)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,133 miles
    Test number
    950167512703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass83,680 miles (+1,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,680 miles
    Test number
    953415677250
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,327 miles (+1,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,327 miles
    Test number
    336390853251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

  8. Pass80,507 miles (+867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,507 miles
    Test number
    189849747643
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  9. Pass79,640 miles (+2,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    399638885182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass77,624 miles (+7)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,624 miles
    Test number
    217880494443
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroded

  11. Fail77,617 miles (+3,550)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,617 miles
    Test number
    929001284179
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroded

  12. Pass74,067 miles (+2,577)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    348718643192
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,490 miles
    Test number
    506971262194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,490 miles (+4,561)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,490 miles
    Test number
    949121962195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass66,929 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,929 miles
    Test number
    525832851128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    110113950179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,520 miles (+3,156)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    223533350417
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass57,364 miles (+4,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,364 miles
    Test number
    150540959190
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass52,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,532 miles
    Test number
    250007878085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail52,532 miles (+8,529)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,532 miles
    Test number
    463217078044
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass44,003 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,003 miles
    Test number
    983997967089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,201 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,201 miles
    Test number
    233870886096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V51 FTT

Does V51 FTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 FTT expired on 18 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 FTT?
The MOT on V51 FTT expired on 18 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 FTT done?
V51 FTT was recorded at 88,424 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 2,870 miles a year.
Has V51 FTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 FTT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V51 FTT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V51 FTT find?
V51 FTT passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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